The PR1 8PU postcode is in Preston, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PR1 8PU area, explore the PR1 8PU Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 8PU area, visit the PR1 8PU House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PR1 |
| Ward | City Centre |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Preston Town Centre |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Preston |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Preston |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5346 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Asian terraces and flats / Urban cultural mix / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Maudlands(0.52 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Northcote Road(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Preston(0.33 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(32.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 8JN (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Cedar Lodge SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | PR2 2YQ (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 3TN (0.66 mi) | Details |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR1 7DR (0.74 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PR2 2SA (0.77 mi) | Details |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 1TT (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Penwortham Girls' High SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-16 | PR1 0SR (0.91 mi) | Details |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PR1 9QQ (0.91 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonPrimary, Good | 5-11 | PR1 3YJ (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Abrar AcademySecondary, None | 11-21 | PR1 1NA (0.97 mi) | Details |
| The Roebuck SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PR2 2BN (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY(0.19 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| fishergate hill surgeryActivefishergate hill surgery, 50 fishergate hill, preston, lancashire | 01772254484 | PR1 8DN |
| park view surgeryActivepark view surgery, 23 ribblesdale place, preston, lancashire | 01772258474 | PR1 3NA |
| st fillan's medical ctreActivest fillan's medical ctre, 2 liverpool rd,penwortham, preston, lancashire | 01772325001 | PR1 0AD |
| avenham surgeryActiveavenham surgery, avenham h/c,avenham lane, preston, lancashire | 01772529120 | PR1 3RG |
| st. mary's health centreActivest.mary's health centre, cop lane, penwortham, preston, lancashire | 01772744404 | PR1 0SR |
The population of PR18PU is 296 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 35 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (2635), Between 25 to 34 (2210), and Below 14 (1292).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 110 people, followed by Indian with a total of 85.
Regarding education, 103 adults have Level 4, while 43 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (261), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (223).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (91), followed by Christian (80).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (48) followed by Full-time students (41), and Semi-routine occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (402), and 155 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (967) and Middle East and Asia (182).